The pressure exerted by the air which is present above us is called: Options: A . &nbspabsolute pressure B . &nbspatmospheric pressure C . &nbspgauge pressure D . &nbspfluid pressure

The pressure exerted by the air which is present above us is called:

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The pressure exerted by the air which is present above us is called:

Options:

A . absolute pressure

B . atmospheric pressure

C . gauge pressure

D . fluid pressure

Answer: Option B
:
B
Atmospheric pressureis defined as the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere. A barometer can be used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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